This is a crowd pleaser! This salad is creamy, flavorful, fresh and satisfying. Cashews are the best nuts to replace any kind of dairy item — instead of mayonnaise or egg yolk for your traditional caesar dressing, cashews offer that rich creamy consistency. The miso paste takes the place of anchovies. Miso is a fermented food, and is also a source of B vitamins, vitamins E and K and folic acid. The beautiful borage flowers on top are edible as well as lovely, and make a striking garnish.
Since your traditional Caesar dressing comes with anchovies from the sea, I thought I would use Pearl powder to follow that theme. Thank you mother ocean for this ancient beauty secret! Pearl powder is traditionally valued as a calming Shen tonic and a beauty herb. The "parmesan" crumble is mouthwatering, and carries a dose of Lion's Mane, traditionally used to support focus. Hope you enjoy!
Brazil Nut 'Parmesan' Caesar Salad
Ingredientsdressing1 cup raw cashews (soaked 2 hours, drained and rinsed) 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon whole peppercorn 2 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon Sun Potion Pearl 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional but recommended) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt parmesan1 cup brazil nuts 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon Sun Potion Lion's Mane 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast 1/4 teaspoon sea salt salad5 stems lacinato kale 4 cups spring mix 2 carrots (shredded) 4 radishes (shaved) Edible borage flowers (optional) |
MethoddressingPlace all of the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy You will need a high speed blender in order to grind up the whole peppercorn — if you don’t have one, replace with 1 teaspoon ground pepper parmesanPlace in a blender and grind for about 30 seconds until crumbly saladIn a large bowl mix the kale, spring mix, carrot and radish with a few tablespoons of the dressing Plate the salad and top with a generous amount of Brazil nut “parmesan” and garnish with the edible borage flowers ENJOY! |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you make Caesar dressing without anchovies?
Miso paste stands in for the anchovy's savoury, fermented depth, and soaked cashews replace the egg yolk and mayonnaise for creaminess.
What is the 'parmesan' made of?
Brazil nuts, nutritional yeast, garlic powder and salt, blitzed for about 30 seconds until crumbly, with a tablespoon of Lion's Mane folded through.
Is this salad vegan?
Yes — no dairy, no egg, no anchovy. The dressing and crumble are both entirely plant-based.
Can I make the dressing ahead?
Yes. It keeps several days in an airtight jar in the fridge and thickens as it sits; loosen with a little water.
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